Told Ya So!

So, as I said in my previous post, Jeff is AMAZING at gift-giving. And knowing we are on a tight budget, he managed to do all his shopping at Fred Meyer, and all his research on About.com. So, he researched all the "things" that symbolize a third anniversary and here is what he got me (I'm going to quote from the card he wrote): The traditional anniversary gift for year #3 is leather (leather portfolio journal). Unlike our financial situation, leather represents the durability of our marriage. The modern gift is crystal or glass (glass vase and candle holder). Sorry I couldn't afford crystal because crystal, more than glass, is multifaceted and dazzling which is supposed to be a reminder of how as a couple in a meaningful marriage we can touch the lives of others which is definitely true of us. The gemstone is pearls. I found these darker fresh water pearls (pearl necklace and earrings) appealing because they are cool and look like something you would wear and I can see traces of jade in them. Jade is also the gem and color of the third year of marriage. I found a jade colored candle to put in your vase/candle holder because I couldn't find any fuschias, the 3rd anniversary flower. I love you. Thank you for putting up with me throughout the last 3 years. It will only get better. xoxo Jeff.
I mean, really? Could he be any more awesome?

As for me? Well, I got him a leather bookmark, a leather belt, a jade green workout shirt and black workout pants. Oh, and Godiva truffles. But his favorite gift? I picked out and printed a bunch of photos of different 1968 Ford trucks (his dream car!) and wrote "Jeff's Truck" on it. He loved it and is taking it to work so he can look at it every day and hopefully make that dream a reality soon!

Also, he cooked dinner (amazing pasta dish, potato and green bean dish, focaccia bread) and now we're off to eat Ben and Jerry's ice cream for dessert! What a nice anniversary!